Nursing homes in Arlington, VA
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arlington, part of the Arlington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Arlington, Virginia, currently hosts four state-licensed nursing homes across ZIP codes 22202, 22203, 22204, and 22207. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities in Arlington County maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. While no local facility has achieved a perfect 5-star designation, The Jefferson, operated by Sunrise Senior Living, stands out as the highest-rated option in the area with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Arlington
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE1 home
- REGENCY CARE1 home
- LIFEWORKS REHAB1 home
- SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING1 home
What to look for in Arlington
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is THE JEFFERSON at 4★.
- 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Arlington
- 1THE JEFFERSON4.0SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING · Small
- 2REGENCY CARE OF ARLINGTON, LLC3.0REGENCY CARE · Large
- 3CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION2.0HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large
- 4CHERRYDALE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER2.0LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large
All homes in Arlington
| THE JEFFERSON SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| REGENCY CARE OF ARLINGTON, LLC REGENCY CARE · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| CHERRYDALE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.